Need a Cool Down? Head to Waterworld California!

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Jamie

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of WaterWorld California.  All opinions are my own.

With the temperature’s rising, now is the BEST time to hit a Waterpark, and let me tell you, after this weekend, I’ve become a huge fan of Waterworld California.

Some  Highlights:

Break Point Plunge:

Waterworld California’s latest Waterslide!  Break Point Plunge is just that.  AT the top you step into a small tube, and then there’s a countdown from 3…2…1…. a little bit of a wait then release.  The bottom opens up, and the slide shoots you down a few feet to the waterslide below!  One of the most unique waterslides I’ve ever been on.   A must try!

Break-Point-Plunge

Crazy right?  I dare you to ride…

If you’re looking for something a little more calmer there’s always the Lazy River:

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Doesn’t it just make you want to jump in?

If you want a little more seclusion while at the Water Park, investing in your own Calypso Cabana is the way to go:

Calypso-Cabanas

A nice treat for your family.  These Cabanas, available anywhere from 150-200 per weekend offer you your own secret place to rest in between water rides.  Includes 2 to 4 Inner tubes of your own, your own wait staff where you can order food directly from your Cabana, and a place to relax.  TRUST me, it’s the way to go!

Another huge favorite of the Water Park was Breaker Beach:

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One of the BIGGEST wave pools around.  Waves go off every 30 minutes and there was always a big cheer when that buzzer sounded.

If you are more  of a family ride person, there are the Typhoon Tube Rides, where it requires a 2 person minimum, The Big Kahuna, and even the Tornado, a great family TUBE slide.  There’s fun for the whole family at every turn.

Even a place for wee little ones:

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Or Lil Kahuna Waterworks for the tiniest of family members:

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Needless to say, I found my new favorite spot this summer.

Get a Season Pass for the LOW price of 52.99

Otherwise:

1 Day Passes start at: 35.99 (even lower if you buy days in advance!) Check Waterworld California for more info.

Also, save a bit more with this Blogger Code: 20Familyfun

So, who’s ready to hit Waterworld California?

 


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Chicken over a Bed of Rice!

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Jamie

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Foster Farms. All
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opinions are my own.

The older I get, the more I’m looking for products that are more natural, fresh, and

organic. As I find ways to eat better, I am drawn to products that are natural, and

working towards healthier processes.

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So, when I heard that Foster Farms was introducing their newly Simply Raised (antibiotic

free) and Organic Chicken to the market I couldn’t wait to try them out. Foster Farms has

been around since 1939, and it’s a brand I truly can trust, and the largest poultry producer

on the West Coast. Their Simply Raised chicken is now available in local grocery stores

and Organic is in Costco and select supermarkets.

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I loved looking through all the options on the products too. From Party Wings to Thin-

Sliced Breast Filets to Half Breasts and more. There were a lot of options for the chicken

I love to cook.

 

And, speaking of cooking. One of my ALL TIME favorite things to do with chicken is

cook over a bed of rice. Something about the combination of Chicken and Rice does it

for me, especially when you’re cooking them together:

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The chicken comes out so fresh and moist, and the added flavors of the rice add such a

huge component. And the best part? It’s so easy to create.

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When I first pulled the chicken out of the oven, the spices from the rice spilled out, but

the flavors added more to the chicken. So, when you pick out your rice to pair with the

chicken think of the flavors you want to also add to the chicken.

A few things to know about Foster Farms Simply Raised Chicken:

No Antibiotics are administered EVER!

100 Percent Vegetarian Feed

American Humane Certified

100 Percent Natural (Minimally processed, no additives or preservatives, steroids or

hormones)

Produced with No Added Sodium

Simply Raised is locally grown throughout CA, OR and WA.

 

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Dinner was a success, and a good one, at that.

Recipe:  Foster Farms Chicken over a Bed of Rice:

Ingredients: Made for 2

1 Package of Foster Farms Simply Raised Breast Fillets

2 Wild Rice Instant Rice Boxes (you choose!)

Directions:

In a Casserole Dish, pour your rice out of the box.  Add the water needed, according to box instructions.  Place Chicken over this bed of rice covered in water.  Add in your rice seasonings over chicken and the rice.

Cook at 350 degrees  for 45 minutes.  Then enjoy!

 

Disclosure: This is a Sponsored post on behalf of Foster Farms. 

 

 

 


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Palm Springs Kicks Off Restaurant Week!

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Jamie

If there was EVER a time to Visit Palm Springs, this should BE your week.  As the annual Palm Spring Restaurant Week Kicks off Friday,  May 29 and goes through, Sunday, June 7.

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Try out some of the favorite Hot Spots all around the Valley including:

Share Wine Lounge and Small Plate Bistro: Restaurant Week Menu: 26.00 Per Person

Appetizers

Classic Caesar Salad
With Romaine Lettuce, Seasoned Croutons, Shaved Parmesan Cheese And Anchovy-flavored Dressing

Stone Ale-battered Cod Fish Nuggets
With A Zesty Smoked Chili Aioli

Portobello Mushroom Ravioli
With A Savory Roasted Shallot Cream

Asian-style Prawn Noodle Salad
With Thinly Sliced Vegetables And A Tangy Oriental Dressing

Entrees

Pan-roasted Atlantic Cod
With Grilled Italian Squash, Herbed Rice And A Savory Roasted Tomato Cream Sauce

Grilled Marinated Flat Iron Steak
With Grilled Asparagus, Gold Mashed Potatoes And A Red Wine Demi-glace Sauce

Herb-roasted Breast Of Chicken
With Seasonal Vegetables And A Fresh Basil Pesto

Porcini Crimini And Button Mushroom Risotto
With Grilled Asparagus And Parmesan Cheese

Desserts

Espresso Crème Brûlée
With Berries And Cream

Chocolate Sundae
With Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Syrup, Whipped Cream And Almonds

New York Cheese Cake
With Fresh Berries And Fruit Sauce

Italian Limoncello
Lemon Crème Swirled With Classic Italian Limoncello Served

Jake’s: 26 dollars per person

Appetizers

Soup of the day

Tri Colore Salad
arugula, radicchio, & Belgian endive, red wine vinaigrette, shaved parmesan, proscuitto

Jake’s Wedge
baby iceberg, avocado, pancetta, gorgonzola, red onion, grape tomatoes, bleu cheese dressing

Firecracker Calamari
lightly fried, sambol aioli

Crab Cake
citrus chipotle aioli, mixed greens

Entrees

Petite Filet Mignon
red wine demi glace, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables

Jake’s Ribs
pineapple teriyaki sauce, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, spicy cole slaw

Chicken Marsala
mushrooms, Marsala wine, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, vegetable medley

Sauteed Salmon
minted chickpeas with cumin, pancetta, baby bok choy, lemon beurre blanc

Seared Scallops
wasabi potato croquette, wilted Swiss chard, lemon beurre blanc, truffle oil

Desserts

Selections from our dessert menu including our fabulous cakes!

Sullivan’s Steakhouse:

Restaurant Week Menu – $38.00 per person

Appetizers

Signature Wedge
Vine Ripe Tomatoes, Crumbled Housemade Garlic Croutons,
Bleu Cheese & Blue Cheese Dressing

Classic Caesar
Housemade Garlic Croutons
Creamy Dressing, Parmesan

Shrimp & Lobster Bisque

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

Entrees

8oz Filet Mignon

12oz Ribeye

10oz New York Strip

8oz Salmon Steak

Crab-stuffed Sole

Roasted Balsamic Chicken

All Entrees Served With Sullivan’s Signature Garlic Horseradish
Mashed Potatoes And A Seasonal Vegetable

Desserts

New York Style Cheesecake

Key Lime Pie

Smore’s Mousse Cake

Ice Cream Or Sorbet

and many, many more offerings.  For a complete list of ALL the restaurants participating please visit here.

I don’t know about you, but I’m officially hungry!

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While in town be sure to PLAY a little around town:

Take a Visit on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

Make it a SPA Day adventure at beautiful Spa Las Plamas

Or Take a Eco-Tour Desert Adventure Trip

 

 

 

 

 


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